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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Parks And Recreation Advisory Committee - 05/12/2010 PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECEIVED Regular Meeting May 12, 2010, 5:00 p.m. Sixth Floor Conference Room, City Hall JUL 1 fr Zu10 1201 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, TX 78401 Members Present Members Absent Staff Present CITYSECfiEfgRY$ 10E Rene Gutierrez Art Norman Stacie Talbert Carlos Haney K Chute Jinsun Kim Rita Padron Dorian Ramirez Carrie Robertson Sylvia Samaniego Huxley Smith Lisa Torres Ron Woods Call to Order Chair, Rene Gutierrez called the meeting to order at 5:10 pm. II. Roll Call of Members The recording secretary called roll and announced a quorum was present. III. Adoption of Minutes Regular meeting of April 14, 2010 Ron Woods made a motion to accept the minutes as submitted. Sylvia Samaniego seconded. Motion passed. IV. Public Comment Dave Cochran, a local biking enthusiast, spoke of a cyclist education program emphasizing traffic skills and rules of the road. Mr. Cochran stated an Austin instructor will be coming to Corpus Christi to teach the certified class. When certified, those participants can teach others. Through this process, our citizens will become more educated and cycling will be safer for everyone. The committee thanked Mr. Cochran for his information and requested an update as the program develops. A. Presentations 1. Request to rename Cimarron Park by Moses Mostaghasi Mr. Mostaghasi addressed the committee stating he was the owner and developer for 108 acres along Cimarron Drive as it connects to Oso Creek. The portion currently developed has three (3) acres designated as parkland. As the remainder of the property is developed, he will continue to dedicate land to form a linear park that extends to the Oso Creek project area being developed by the City. Along with the land dedication, Mr. Mostaghasi is working with City Staff on the existing park improvements, and future plans to provide a basketball court, soccer area, and other amenities. He requests the park be named the Mostaghasi Park. The committee thanked Mr. Mostaghasi for his commitment to the community and for presenting his plan. Chair, Rene Gutierrez requested staff begin the Due Diligence Process. 2. Request to Name the State School Park Property for Ruben Bonilla, Jr. Mr. Benito Barrera addressed the committee to request the State School Park Property be named for Ruben Bonilla, Jr. Mr. Barrera provided a five page summary of community involvement and contributions by Mr. Bonilla. SCANNED PRAC, May 12,2010 Page 2 Stacie Talbert clarified the current status of the Manuel Q. Salinas name recommendation and Council's review scheduled for May 18`h. If Council approves the Salinas name, then Mr. Barrera's request is mute. If Council tables the item, says no to the Salinas proposal, or requests improvement to the naming process, the Bonilla request will remain valid. Staff will advise Mr. Barrera as the process develops. The committee thanked Mr. Barrera for his presentation and request. 3. Division Update from Sports Management Leon Upshaw was unable to attend. JoAnn Serna distributed the handouts and John Delgado gave information about the upcoming Summer Programs and activities. Summer Camps will again be offered at the gyms. Mr. Delgado noted about four hundred youth basketball leagues are forming. The City's Baseball Leagues are considered the best in town with about twenty- eight teams that include players from surrounding communities. The Adult Softball Leagues are scheduled to begin in August. Current fee discussion includes possibly raising the adult participation fee to keep the youth fees as low as possible while continuing to offer scholarships for the programs. Discussion included partnership suggestions, possibly bus tokens, and saying 'thanks' to the community for their support. The committee expressed appreciation for the information. B. Old Business for Discussion and Possible Action 1. Due Diligence Report on Request to Rename Oceanview Park Stacie Talbert reviewed the Due Diligence Report. On behalf of her father and family, Ms. Laura Martinez thanked the committee for their consideration and read a letter of support from Ms. Salazar, who was present and requested the reading. Following a brief discussion Rita Padron made a motion to support renaming Oceanview Park to the Catalina Martinez Park. Huxley Smith seconded. Motion passed without opposition. Rene Gutierrez requested Staff prepare the item for Council and inform the family of its agenda date. 2. Update Sub-Committee Roles, Goals, and Composition A brief discussion indicated most sub-committees needed additional time to clarify their roles and goals. Stacie Talbert spoke about the City's role in the Bold Future Project; noting the Parks Department leads in fifteen projects. She suggested a staff and PRAC member be paired to work with each project and include all others as appropriate. Ms. Talbert volunteered to compose a draft of ideas for the June meeting. That discussion will easily evolve into the roles and goals of the sub-committees. 3. Texas International Boat Show Report Carrie Robertson was the official event photographer and provided information about the annual show. She noted a good attendance, with new activities for all ages to enjoy. Pictures can be seen on the Third Coast site. One item of concern was the City's overflowing trash cans along Shoreline located a short distance from the event entry point. Possible solutions from the general discussion included suggesting the event rent a larger dumpster container for participants to use when exiting an event, or coordinating with the Pride Committee to receive help with trash collection surrounding an event site. C. New Business for Discussion and Possible Action Expand Naming/Renaming Process When Considering Community or Regional Size Parks Stacie Talbert opened the discussion by re-iterating the need for the current department and PRAC process expansion to better address large park naming or renaming requests. PRAC,May 12,2010 Page 3 Committee discussion yielded the following considerations; > File Fee Charge to be applied to associated costs (notices, sign(s), etc) > Review CCISD process for naming schools and adjust to PRAC need < Proof of Credentials and Background Check Chair, Rene Gutierrez appointed a Task Group to provide a draft at the June meeting of the expanded process to address large park naming requests. The committee will be chaired by Dorian Ramirez, with Rita Padron, Jinsun Kim and Huxley Smith. The secretary was requested to resend for the members review; the City's Ordinance#6 addressing such naming or renaming, Naming Standards from other cities, and the current PRAC Policy and Procedure for naming or renaming parks or facilities. Discussion followed about the need to stop the process until the expanded one was ready. Rita Padron made a motion to suspend all requests to name or rename any park until the revised procedure is complete and ready for use. Lisa Torres seconded. Motion failed. The motion discussion yielded Carlos Haney to make a new motion to suspend naming or renaming requests for all but neighborhood parks until the revised procedure is complete and ready for use. Rita Padron seconded. Motion passed without opposition. V. Committee, Liaison/Staff Reports Finance/Marketing > Lisa Torres reported 320 face book members, noting appropriate publications from marketing staff, Santos Villarreal are posted for others to receive event or general information. > Ms. Torres also reported the City's legal representative is working on an agreement with the project supporter to include their name on the design of the back van door. Additionally, Stacie Talbert noted Executive and Legal Staff are researching the rules of free gifts and sponsorships to the City. Planning Development > There was no quorum. A plats handout was provided. Special Projects > No meeting Volunteer Program > Rita Padron stated CCPD, Chief Riggs expressed interest in partnering to provide Background Checks for the program. Additional details will be provided as the process develops. Stacie Talbert provided clarification that the Mayor's Ranger Program would include a Parks Ranger Program in partnership with CCPD, Assistant Chief, Mike Walsh and the Citizens Academy. Currently work continues in the Training and Safety Section of the Volunteer Handbook. Program Development > Ron Woods stated they are considering their roles and goals to include developing a Community Garden, more participation in the Earth Day/Bay Day Event, and developing awareness for park games. Greens Committee > Ron Woods reported increased play at Gabe Lozano course, youth golf camps and clinics will start in June, the greens at the Oso course were re-seeded June 2nd and will not be playable until after August 19th. The irrigation system works good, temporary greens are being used, and twilight fees are being applied all day. Watershore & Beach Advisory Committee > The meeting was not attended. TAC/Bicycle and Pedestrian Sub-Committee > Huxley Smith invited Dave Cochran to address the committee about the cycling education program. PRAC, May 12,2010 Page 4 Special Project Task Group > Council presentation was given. Project is complete. Interim Director Stacie Talbert spoke on the following topics: > Rescheduling of Reframing Workshop is set for Thursday, June 17th. > Tree City USA update Regional Forester, Mr. Aleman, and Reba George are working with legal on recommendations for the Tree Ordinance. > Status of Golf Course Management RFP Stacie Talbert stated six responses were received. The evaluation committee is working with the Bond Council on fee vs. incentive contract options. > Budget Update Stacie Talbert reported staff submitted proposals to the Budget Office of funding at 100% of current, (no real changes) 90%, (position vacancies will be absorbed) 80%, and 70% will include substantial affect on staff, programs, and services. Budget and Executive Staff can pick and choose options from each proposal to design their package for the department. Executive Staff will issue a communication package so all staff will be providing the same information to staff and citizens alike. (Lisa Torres and Rita Padron left at 7:10 pm) VI. Identify items to be placed on next agenda > Member term expirations to be addressed in June > Enrichment Funds per park report > Members to assist with Master Plan > Tourist District Update; Park Enforcement, Bayfront Development and McGee Beach Restroom > State of Parks— how other cities are managing their parks > Table Roles and Goals until after Reframing Workshop VII. Adjournment As there was no further business Sylvia Samaniego made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Carlos Haney seconded. Meeting was adjourned at 7:20 pm. / t c— Stacie Talbert, Interim Director Parks & Recreation Department